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DESMOPHILES The Newsletter of DOCNZ Ducati Owners Club of NEW ZEALAND February / March 2011 Issue 48
REGIONAL CONTACTS Auckland Chris (Haldane M/C’s) 09-303-0624 Wayne Lyons 027-4728-343 Waikato Heath (Hamilton M/C) 07-849-1919 Manawatu Trevor Smart Hawkes Bay Nigel Taylor & Claire Miller
027 727 1883
021 273 9450
Wellington Todd (Motomart) Chris Marer
0800DUCATI 027-447-4299
Richmond Grant
03-528-0086
Greg Monahan
021-851-916
Motueka
COMMITTEE Nelson
President Chris Marer
027-447-4299
Secretary Nigel Taylor
027-828-9355
Treasurer Nick Brandon
021-974-487
Editor/Publisher Jamie Littin
editor@docnz.co.nz
webmaster@docnz.co.nz
Communications Coordinator Greg Monahan
03-578-2490
Christchurch Craig (Casbolts M/C) 03-366-4401 Phil (Desmocycle) 03-344-1916 Dunedin/Deep South Gary Winter
03-476-7515 021-206-9866
the above members and also the Ducati Dealer Network
All Magazine contributions and Membership Enquiries to:
Webmaster Nigel Haworth
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DOCNZ P.O.Box 91-612 Auckland 1142 NEW ZEALAND Email: secretary@docnz.co.nz
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CASBOLTSAFTER THE QUAKE
How have Casbolts fared after the quake? Our roving reporter has been talking with Craig Roberts to find out.
shop for about an hour after the initial quake. The floor ruptured and water and liquefaction poured out of the ground flooding most areas and creating a small mountain of sand.
Firstly, and most importantly, none of the Casbolts staff were injured in the 22nd February event.
Of approx 120 bikes in the building around 80 fell over sadly including a Britten on display.
The shop was extensively damaged, and has been in the cordoned red zone area since the event. The staff stayed at the
It wasn’t until some three weeks later that they were told that they had three hours to get out what they could. We had many offers of
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7 help which were greatly appreciated. “Biketranz were fantastic” says Craig. “They turned up at short notice with a truck and trailer, and filled it with bikes making multiple trips for us. Then to our complete surprise, they wouldn’t take any payment for their work – it was their way of helping out where they could. What great guys.” Casbolts are now operating from temporary premises at 401 Ferry Road, in the Powerboat centre. The phone number is still (03) 366 4401. They’re open for all sales and servicing, so if you’re in the Christchurch area and need
some Ducati parts, accessories, or service, roll on up to Casbolts. It’s only a small shop, but there’s a storage area just down the road so it’s business as usual. It will be quite some time before the renovations are completed at the Manchester Street shop, but we’ll make sure we keep you posted as to when the “old” shop reopens. We understand that Casbolts will take the opportunity to remodel the showroom with some new features, so make sure you watch this space for developments.
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EDITOR’SSAY
Hi everyone. I’m back at the helm of the magazine again after a couple of years off. Things have changed a little, though I still have the 1098. It’s now wearing a lovely (loud) pair of Termignoni mufflers, and it has a little buddy in the garage—a shiny new Monster 696. Thanks to the Ducati Curve Tour I got the chance to try a few of the Ducati demo bikes when they were at Hamilton Motorcycle Centre for a week. I hadn’t ridden a Monster since an ill-fated six weeks in 2004 and I was keen to see how much different the revamped model was compared to old one, which hadn’t really changed since 1993. I was stunned. The little 696 was a marvel. It was so much fun, I didn’t even care that half the test ride was in pouring rain. A few days later I asked Heath to get me one.
easy to forget it’s supposed to be Ducati’s entry level model—with new riders, and new Ducatisti, in mind more so than me perhaps… Stu Jordan has a new bike too (see the photos in the centrespread), and no doubt plenty of others do too. If you’re one of the lucky ones send in some photos, and let us know what you think of your new baby—whether it’s brand spanking new, a classic from few decades ago, or something in between. We would love to see and hear about it.
The 1098 is still king of the garage, and gets the royal treatment as well Jamie as top priority for days out to the Coromandel, Taupo, or destinations further afield. The little Monster gets the shorter trips, whizzing around town, and even the occasional lap of Coromandel too. It’s such an accomplished little bike, so well sorted, and so nimble it’s often
TREASURER’SREPORT
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Below is a summary of income and expenses for the period 1 January – 31 March 2011. Cheque account Balances of accounts as at 31 Dec 2010
Savings account
$6,414.26
$15,312.96
Less expenses for the period 1 Jan – 31 Mar 2011
$(18,374.62)
$(15,000.00)
Add income for the period 1 Jan – 31 Mar 2011
$20,233.16
$95.93
Closing Balances 31 Mar 2011
$8,272.80
$408.89
Most of the movements in funds occurred in March and were to do with the Turismo with $15,000 transferred out of the savings account to meet the bulk of the costs. I hear that most of the Turismo riders enjoyed themselves immensely. Next time will be in the North Island – it will be different but in a good way! While I could not go on Turismo this year I did have a great ride to the AGM and back, 2,000-odd kms of good weather and great roads all the way. In the meantime—keep the rubber side down. Nick Brandon
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We were so privileged to be allowed to go to the testing days—these days are for the World Superbike and World Supersport teams, plus the media, only— days that were closed to the public. We travel over on the Thursday morn- The kind guys at Miller Motorsports Park in Salt Lake City had organised ing and back on the Tuesday, which the passes for us. We are travelling gives us five full days over there. over to Miller for the USA round of th World Superbikes in May, and I’m writAll the plans were in place and 24 ing a blog for their website (see February, our departure date, got closer and closer. About ten days be- www.sbkusa.com “A Kiwi Blog”). fore we were due to go, we were given media passes for both the two-day fi- So we changed our flights to travel to nal official pre season testing on the Melbourne on Sunday 20th. Well, actust nd 21 and 22 of February, and for the ally, we changed our flights to travel over on Saturday the 19th, but after weekend itself. Way back in the middle of last year, Hamish and I bought tickets for the first round of World Superbikes at Phillip Island in Australia.
By Lynda Blair
spending quite some time in the departure lounge at Wellington airport on Saturday afternoon, 15-odd minutes before the flight was due to depart we were told that the flight was cancelled and would be rescheduled to 6.30am on Sunday. Great. So we duly turned up back at the airport at sparrow-fart on Sunday morning and away we went. It was a noneventful flight (thank goodness, I’m not that fussed about flying) and soon we were in the Hertz office at Melbourne airport. I was talking with the lady behind the counter and saw some guys in green out of the corner of my eye. I heard one of them asking for their car, and he spelt out his name….B-I-R-D… well, quicker than you can say “lean, mean and lime green” I handed rental proceedings over to Hamish and introduced myself to Paul Bird and Norman Burgess of the Kawasaki Racing Team. What great guys, and it goes to show what a small world it is…Norman said “I know someone from New Zealand who races bikes, from the Wairarapa”. “Oh?” I said, “who’s that?” “Doug Fairbrother” said Norman…well, you wouldn’t believe it—Hamish and I know Doug well and he’s actually my third cousin. (Side note: Doug has ridden and raced many Ducatis, and spent a few years over in Europe where he picked up his 851 from the factory.) We headed off to Phillip Island, which is a couple of hours south of Mel-
11 bourne. The Navman GPS we’d bought did a reasonably good job and we didn’t get lost (though at times there was some fairly intense discussion going on in the car between driver and passenger….!) We stopped off at the big Chadstone shopping centre on the way to have a look around…what a HUGE shopping mall. There’s obviously lots of money on that side of the ditch—the mall is overrun with shops such as Tiffany’s, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, etc, etc. We picked up a few camera accessories at a good price which was a bonus. After a quick bite to eat after the shopping, we headed down to Banfeilds Motel in the village of Cowes, about 10 minutes drive from the track. Cowes is a beautiful seaside village, with lovely golden sand and blue sea. It’s a very popular tourist destination as there is a lot of wildlife on the Island…though we’ve never seen it because we spend each and every day at the track. Monday dawned with steady rain falling, but during the morning the sky slowly lightened up and although the first session started out wet, the rain soon stopped and by late morning the track was virtually dry. It was very cold though, with a strong wind right off the ice of the Antarctic. I got a big “hello” hug from Toshi (my favourite rider Noriyuki Haga’s right-hand man) and we had a good chat with him, like we do every year. Toshi and Nitro have been together for so many years now that
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lane and into the garages...I felt really chuffed when some of the riders smiled and waved at me while I was taking the footage. It took me half a day to be able to pick out all the Superbike riders—there were a lot of new teams and riders, some with new livery. Although there is no official Ducati factory team (I must admit I don’t quite understand the ins and outs of that, but there you go….) there were several Ducati teams, including Jakub Smrz they’re synonymous together. Toshi and Sylvan Guintoli on the ex Haga/ knows I’m a Ducati nut but I told him that I still loved Nitro even though he’s Fabrizio bikes from last season There were a lot of new riders in Supersport on an Aprilia this year. also, it took me most of the two days to figure out who was who on the track. With our media passes, we could go anywhere we wanted around the track, in the pits and pit lane. We had seats Right over the two days Carlos Checa in the media centre, above the pit ga- was always at the top of the timing rages, which had timing screens show- sheets—he was under lap record time ing lap times, splits, and where the rid- some of the time. There were some awful crashes, particularly during the ers were on the track. It was absolutely fantastic and we were like pigs in Tuesday…Sam Lowes (Parkalgar Honda Supersport) and one of the muck. Team Toth boys had a comingThe Superbikes went out for two and a together in Southern Loop, resulting in half hour sessions, and the Supersport the most badly burnt bike I have ever bikes for 90 minute sessions, repeated seen. Luckily both riders were fine. over the two days. The bikes came As we were watching proceedings late and went as they wished during their session times, and as we had full ac- on the Tuesday morning my phone cess to pit lane it was very exciting to went and it was a mate of ours to tell see the bikes come in for adjustments. us there’d been a big earthquake in Christchurch. The journalist sitting We had bought a little video camera along from us offered us his laptop— before we left New Zealand, and we had a lot of fun taking footage along pit we logged onto stuff but it didn’t say
13 much at that stage, as it had only happened about 15 minutes earlier. However about half an hour later the Italian Infront organisers came to see us to say they’d heard the bad news, and invited us into their office to look on the internet…well, it was like a bad dream as by that time footage was starting to appear showing the horror and devastation. I must say that over the time we were there, I was very impressed by the coverage on the Australian news—they had almost 24 hour coverage on at least a couple of channels.
tis in the past (currently races a KTM) and his mate Neil; and last but not least our erstwhile DESMOPHILES Editor Jamie.
We went back into Melbourne on Thursday morning to pick up Peter, Jemma and Jamie, who were also on the same plane as Craig and Neil. After leaving the airport we headed to the centre of Melbourne to have a look through the Elizabeth Street bike shops. There’s just so much choice over there…Peter scored himself a new pair of Alpinestars racing boots, We had a rest day on the Wednesday. and Jamie bought both boots and gloves. We kept bumping into Kiwis in It was a fantastic day weatherwise, the bike shops, all having a great time and we spent some of the afternoon and spending up large. relaxing down on the pier. Some of the riders were there also, strolling on the pier or chilling out in a café, mak- We got down to the Island and settled in to the motel. We dined that night at ing the most of the rest day. It was Pinos (the Italian restaurant in Cowes neat to see people like Sam Lowes that has racing photos and memoraand Leon Haslam, who are good bilia all around the walls) and sure mates, strolling around and having a enough, lots of the riders were coming great time. and going there. We went there sevWe didn’t need the pit roof Club Superbike corporate tickets we’d bought because the media passes gave us track entry, so we had given them to some friends of ours, Peter Tanner and his wife Jemma. They are mad on racing, Peter races an Aprilia RSVR. We had some other mates coming over too, Andrew from Wyndham (birthplace of Burt Munro) with a 900SS; Craig Sargent from Waipukurau who has raced Duca-
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motel. He hadn’t arrived in Cowes till very late (he’d had to come through Christchurch) as he’d taken the scenic route from the airport to Phillip Island via Geelong. “Geelong?” I hear you say. Yes, that’s right Geelong… completely in the opposite direction to where he needed to go! All our mates had Club Superbike tickets, and for almost all of them it was their first time in the facility. They were blown away with the access to the paddock, the pit garage walks and the post race press conferences that Club Superbike gives. It’s wonderful to be able to wander around amongst the teams and riders in the paddock. The view from the roof of the pit garages is just great, you can see probably twothirds of the track from there. The sound of the bikes going past at close to 300kph is amazing. eral other nights—it’s extra special to be munching on your pizza or pasta and watching Max Biaggi and the Aprilia team being seated, or see Jakub Smrz stroll through to the bar, or have Michel Fabrizio and his team at the table next to yours. Troy and Sam Corser and their family were there most nights. Peter and Jemma both have lovely Aprilia jackets, and the night Max was there they spoke with him and got the jackets signed—they were chuffed!
Andrew had the idea of getting autographs on his t-shirt from the rider’s wives and girlfriends—after all, the wives and girlfriends are just as much an important part of the team as the riders and technicians. He was a bit shy about approaching the ladies, but I helped him by introducing him to Oli Haslam who started the ball rolling. Pippa (Eugene Laverty’s partner) said it was the first time that anyone had ever asked for her autograph, and Manuela (Marco Melandri’s partner) We all had breakfast at Mad Cowes on couldn’t believe Andrew wanted her to the waterfront, where we met up with sign and not Marco! She was so excited that she made us wait (speaking Andrew who was staying at another
15 in her broken English) while she ran to their garage and brought back posters of Marco for us all. How kind of her. Jamie took the opportunity to practice his Italian when speaking with Manuela. I finally got to meet the voices that I hear in my bedroom for six months of the year…Jonathan Green and Steve Martin who commentate for Sky Sport. Hamish and I tend to watch most of the races from the warmth and comfort of our bed—we tape it overnight on a Sunday, and watch on the Monday night. We’ve got a 42” plasma TV in the bedroom specifically for watching bike racing. I was really chuffed to meet Jonathan and Steve after all these years, and what great blokes they are too. We caught up with Aaron Slight who’d come over to spectate—it was like déjà vu for us to see a Castrol Honda with the number “111” out there racing!
ground John and his lovely partner Julia made it. John hadn’t been to Phillip Island before and was racing a BMW S 1000RR in the Pro Stock class of Australian Superbike. He finished a credible 3rd in his class in one of his races.
Many of the organizers and riders were very thoughtful and kind and asked us about our friends and family had fared. James Toseland in particular was very concerned about the earthquake, and after the racing on Sunday we managed to introduce him to Julia from Christchurch—James spent some 15 minutes talking with One of the riders in the Australian sup- Julia—I was very touched by his genuport races was John Ross from Christ- ine concern for the people of New Zeachurch. We weren’t sure if he would land. It really meant a lot to Julia that be able to make it over, but despite the he’d taken the time to speak with her. fact that his house was razed to the He even offered to give John helmets
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and gloves if he needed them. We love the Australian support races at Phillip Island just as much as the World races. The Australian championship is fought very fiercely, and we know some of the riders as they travel over here to compete in our championship. We caught up with Shawn Giles (who has just retired), Paul Gaston and Robbie Bugden—it was good to see them again. We breakfasted each day at Mad Cowes, and usually some of the Aussie guys would be there too, so I got to meet Troy Herfoss and Brodie Waters. They are both young men who are going to go a long way. It was also great to see Josh Waters (Brodie’s brother) racing for the Yoshimura World Superbike team. We were seated next to the Yoshimura PR lady in the media centre, she was very friendly and gave You will all know the results of the racing by now, so I won’t go into detail. I us some insights into the team. think that there will be lots of riders sharing the podiums throughout the Thanks to our meeting up at the airseason. In particular I think both port, we were kindly given a guided tour of the Kawasaki Racing Team pit Yamahas will be up there, and I’m garage by Norman. I spent the whole hoping Johnny Rea and my all-time hero Noriyuki Haga will all have a bettour with my eyes out on stalks…the banks of tyre warmers, all the data log- ter time from now onwards. From ging equipment, the spare fairings and such a strong start I think Checa (riding my favorite marque of bike!) will other parts…incredible. And everyalso feature a lot. Poor James Tosething was so well organized and laid out. Despite there being a lot of team land’s season has gotten off to a bad start with a broken wrist from practice members working together in a very small space, no-one gets in anyone’s at Aragon (Spain) a few days before the Donington round. way—it all flows extremely smoothly.
17 days later…can’t wait!! The Supersport race was a real doozie, with such a close finish for 1-23. Lynda Sam Lowe’s Parkalgar Honda team were staying at our motel. I think Sam would have to be a top contender for the Supersport title. He’s a very nice young man, as is Gino Rea on the Step Racing Honda. We chatted with both of them quite a bit during our time at the track—Gino would sometimes come up and sit by us in the media centre. Luca Scassa and Chaz Davies on the ParkinGO Yamahas will also go well this season I believe. Now, you may have noticed that Carlos Checa has a map of the world on his helmet. Well, if you look closely you’ll see that New Zealand is not there on the chin piece. I pointed this out (very politely of course) both to Carlos and his team. Carlos has promised to make sure that New Zealand appears on his next new helmet keep a watch on it! I was chuffed that he noticed my Ducati earrings while he was talking with me! All in all, we had such a good time, and being at the two test days was just amazing, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I never thought I’d have. It was great to have some of our mates over there with us, and to see them having a ball. We head to the USA on the 20th of May for the Salt Lake City round ten
PS: it was my hero Nitro Nori’s birthday on the Wednesday after the racing, so after the racing had finished on the Sunday I left my mate Toshi with a little Kiwi birthday present to give him on his birthday.
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covered a few good roads in the Waikato/King Country region that will be Housekeeping first, just a reminder that sure to bring a smile to all and sundry. membership renewals are due, If you would like to keep getting this fine publi- DOCNZ 2011 AGM Secretary’s Recation I would suggest you get renewals port: off pronto. A big thank you to those who Firstly I would like to thank everyone in have already done this. the club for putting their faith in me as your club secretary I have enjoyed the For those of you who weren’t at the last 12 months in the role and I trust I AGM it was a well received event with have lived up to your expectations. plenty of stirring debate about where the club is headed in this day and age While strictly not related to the last 12 where voluntary organisations struggle months as secretary I would like to to keep membership and find those willcomment that I thought NDR2010 in ing to give up their time to become ofClive was a big success and was well fice holders. Our club is in a relatively patronised by our members. I thorhealthy state but we do need to be oughly enjoyed organising this and I mindful of how we can appeal to all think the format of linking the AGM to Ducati owners. One of the ways we do either NDR or Turismo is a recipe that this is by holding successful national works well. events such as NDR and Turismo. On this note next year’s NDR is shaping up The membership of the club for 2010 to be the best yet and it is great to have stands at 173 Life, Individual, AssociGreg Monahan, Club Founder, Inaugu- ated Club, NFI and Ducati SPa. This is ral President and Life Member back on a significant increase from the previous board with us to organise this event. year that has mainly been made up of You should all have got your registranew members from #320—#354. It indition packs by now and there is already cates our club is able to attract new strong interest with a large number of blood while retaining our longer serving you already signing up. members. Greetings to all
Turismo was a big success and it was nice to meet up with old friends and meet new ones on this great adventure. It was nice to be acquainted with the 851 after a long absence and a nice change to have a choice of bikes in the morning. We are already in the planning stages for the next event to be held in the North Island in 2013 and I have dis-
Next year will be the 10th anniversary of the club and we intend to make the celebration memorable; more announcements on this to follow. I thank you for your support over the last 12 months and I am happy to stand for office again. Nigel
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SUPERBIKEWORLD CHAMPIONSSHIP 2011
February 27
Phillip Island, Australia
March 27
Donington, United Kingdom
April 17
Assen, Netherlands
May 8
Monza, Italy
May 30
Salt Lake City, USA
June 12
Misano, Italy
June 19
Alcaniz, Spain
July 10
Brno, Czech Republic
July 31
Silverstone, United Kingdom
September 4
Nurburgring, Germany
September 25
Imola, Italy
October 2
Magny Cours, France
October 16
Portimao, Portugal
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STU’SNEW DIAVEL Some photos of Stu Jordan’s new Diavel - notice the “garage” to keep her warm and cozy in the chilly Christchurch autumn!! Stu is rapt with his new baby…”she’s bloody awesome”, to quote Stu.
23 “It’s like sitting in an armchair and is so comfortable to ride.” Stu is getting a full factory Termignoni exhaust system (headers and mufflers) fitted over the next couple of weeks.
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MOTOGPWORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2011 March 20
Doha, Qatar
April 3
Jerez, Spain
May 1
Estoril, Portugal
May 15
Le Mans, France
June 5
Montmelo, Catalunya
June 12
Silverstone, Great Britain
June 25
Assen, Netherlands
July 3
Mugello, Italy
July 17
Sachsenring, Germany
July 24
Monterey, USA
August 14
Brno, Czech Republic
August 28
Indianapolis, Indianapolis
September 4
Misano, San Marino
September 18
Alcaniz, Aragon
October 2
Motegi, Japan
October 16
Phillip Island, Australia
October 23
Sepang, Malaysia
November 6
Valencia, Valencia
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2011 AGMMINUTES
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GEN- REPORTS ERAL MEETING OF THE DUCATI OWNERS CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND Secretary: Held at Dusky Lodge, Kaikoura, Sat- Nigel Taylor read his report, and thanked the Committee and memurday 12 March 2011 bers for their support over the past year. The meeting started at 4.40pm.
PRESENT Nick Brandon, Greg Monahan, John Clayton, Adam Durning, Richeard Porter, Greg Ellis, Jan Ellis, Miles Ritchie, Warren Lee, Guy Brickmann, Gary Vanden Borst, Tom Brown, John Jukes, Grant Harvey, Graeme Anderson, Jill Morris, Trevor Smart, Neil Fremaux, Bob Thompson, Andy McKeown, Gayle Bennett, Roger Bennett, Steve McKeown, Bob Elvey, Tim Campbell, Lorraine Campbell, Steven Schulz, Sarah Schulz, Mike Turnbull, Tony Cottle, Perry Dunfoy, Doug Fairgray, Colin Hanlon, Nigel Haworth, Phil Herdman, Mervyn Hooper, Stu Jordan, Wayne Lyons, Chris Marer, Nick Marer, Brendan Marshall, Claire Miller, Nigel Taylor, Dennis Neill, Stafford Rose, Eymard Bradley, Owen Mather APOLOGIES Lynda Blair, Hamish Blair, Mark Bolton, Cyndi Paterson, Harry Mallalieu, Diana Mallalieu, Neil Jones MINUTES The minutes of the last AGM, held March 2010 at Clive were accepted without amendment. MOVED Wayne Lyons, seconded Tony Cottle.
President: Chris Marer noted the success of NDR 2010 at Clive. Also noted his attendance at the World Presidents’ Meeting in Italy in June 2010, sharing some of the highlights with members. He said the networking with other Presidents and club members from around the world is invaluable. Chris also made mention of the DOCNZ Facebook page. The new website is now ready to be launched and will be introduced by Nigel Haworth. Members were advised that NDR 2012 will be the 10th anniversary of DOCNZ and Greg Monahan will speak to this later. DOCNZ has been advised that its logo is non-compliant and the new Club logo was unveiled. Treasurer: Nick Brandon distributed the financial report. Of special note: The subs have not increased income to any extent DOCNZ now have a new cost around public liability insurance for some events, ie, the concourse at Clive. Noted the sponsorship of a race Ducati
27 which didn’t eventuate will mean sponsorship funds will be refunded. There was a slim profit of $165 for the year. Nick suggested a sub increase of $5/ year would make a big difference to club income. It was suggested this be further discussed under General Business. All reports were moved for acceptance. MOVED by Chris Marer/ seconded Nigel Haworth
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
communications coordinator resolved. This may become clearer once Nigel Haworth has presented the new website. Editor: Tony Cottle resigned as he is too busy to continue. Nigel Taylor then suggested its time we considered distributing the magazine electronically given that the cost for distribution is one of the greatest expenses the Club has. Some discussion took place and will be further discussed during General Business. Jamie Littin was nominated as the new Editor, having indicated he was willing to take over the role from Tony. MOVED Lynda Blair/ seconded Greg Monahan.
Webmaster: Nigel Haworth introduced the new website and apologised for the delay. Nigel explained the links and the security features. The Committee expressed their thank to Nigel for Secretary: Nigel Taylor nominated by his work on the new website which looks very professional. There was Chris Marer, seconded by Jill Morris. some discussion on possible modificaNo other nominations. Nigel weltions. Nigel was nominated as Webcomed into the role of Secretary. master. MOVED Chris Marer/ Treasurer: Nick Brandon nominated seconded Greg Monahan by Stu Jordan, seconded by Doug Fairgray. No other nominations. Nick Communications Coordinator: The new role of Comms Coordinator has Brandon returned as Treasurer. come about as someone needs to maintain the website and ensure inforNorth Island Ride Coordinator: mation is kept up to date. Greg Doug Fairgray noted the difficulty of coordinating rides. Nigel Haworth sug- Monahan was nominated to the role. MOVED Chris Marer/seconded Nigel gested the new web design may improve this. Nomination for the role de- Taylor. ferred until issue of webmaster and President: Chris Marer nominated by Tony Cottle, seconded by Nigel Haworth. No other nominations. Chris Marer returned as President.
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2011 AGMMINUTES—cont.
ported his decision to consider quality above cost.
Subscriptions: It was moved that subs be increased by $5. MOVED Stu North and South Island Ride CoordiJordan/seconded Bob Elvey. nators: This decision will be deferred until regions are defined. However, inMagazine: A discussion took place as terim coordinators can be appointed until formal appointments are made – to whether the Club should moved from hard copy format to e-copy to re- probably at NDE 2012. The issue of duce mailing costs. It was RESOLVED security for motorcycles arose with regard to ride notices on the website. by majority decision that the Club would distribute the magazine via email on a trial basis, with hard copies NDR 2010: Greg Monahan presented plans for the tenth anniversary NDR being produced for dealers only. which will be held at the Heritage Hotel Nick Brandon suggested that if we are in Hanmer Springs. A very good packsaving money on the magazine print- age has been offered by The Heritage ing and postage, the Club should con- and Greg noted Steve Wynne has been invited as a guest speaker. Dates sider seeking discount opportunities. for this event are 30-31 March 2012 and Greg encourage members to book Warren Lee raised the reasons for their accommodation ASAP as the homembership of the Club, noting the tangible and emotional drivers. Warren tel has agreed to hold bookings for NDR only until 31 October 2011. added that most of the Australian Ducati Clubs distribute their magaEntry cost of $125 will cover: zines via email. T-Shirt Meals Regalia: Nigel Taylor noted that the Indemnity insurance Club has a number of items with the Two guest speakers (Steve Wynne old logo which have been reduced in and Ian Falloon). cost and are now for sale to members at a 40% discount. Greg also advised members of a new Ducati movie which has recently beTurismo T-Shirts: Graeme Anderson come available. He also suggested informed members of the tender proc- that the surcharge for attendance of ess for production of the 2011 Turismo non-members be increased. T-Shirts, advising the quality took precedence over price considerations. A question was asked as to whether Members thanked Graeme and suppillions should pay the same cost. It
29 was felt this is a moot point as the only lect their regalia prior to dinner. difference for pillions is that they are The meeting ended at 6.05pm. not entering a bike in the concourse. It was noted that the Committee will discuss production of a special 10th Anniversary Patch or similar. Greg reiterated that members should book at the Heritage as soon as possible. Doug Fairgray thanked the outgoing Committee for all their hard work, noting that they are the same as the incoming Committee. Stu Jordan noted that planning for Turismo 2012, to be held in the North Island, needs to start now to ensure availability of accommodation. Members were reminded of the need to register for Turismo 2011 and col-
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MALCOLM FOSTER’SRACING EXPERIENCE
Malcolm Foster’s Racing experience – family home two blocks away – would #1 on Bucket List signed off on Boxing have been British bikes in those days, not sure if that influenced me to buy Day. my first bike as soon as I started earnI raced at Cemetery Circuit on Boxing ing or not but I have always had a bike Day 2010 in the BEARS class and am and followed road racing as a spectator all my adult years. still buzzing about it, even a few months after the event. This was a big deal for me and was a long time com- Raising a family (5 kids) took priority ing (being the wrong side of 50yrs old) and I could never really contemplate “having a go” myself until the children because I spent the first 20 years of my life living within earshot of the cir- were independent and ex wife out of the way so to speak. My son Troy took cuit and many more years dreaming up racing and through supporting him I about actually racing there myself. I realised what a good scene it was to can remember as a very young lad hearing the bikes going around at the be part of and being able to mix with
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ways be, but I just love being part of the whole thing. I am not really a “Bucket List” person but it was always on my mind the goal would be to get enough experience to compete at the Cemetery Circuit. Having done so many laps of that in my mind it was a dream come true to finally do it and even more special that I was able to do it on a Ducati. I have to admit it was Having drooled for some time over the an overwhelming and slightly emo“Motomart" 749R I eventually decided tional experience when I lined up for that would be the bike for me so took the start of the first race. the plunge and traded my beloved 996 The “closed in” feeling, manhole covon it. In 2008 I started competing in Clubmans class of the Victoria Motor- ers and various road markings are the cycle Club Winter Series. I am always first things you notice but the big difference I found with the Cemetery Circuit running at the back of the field and have no illusion that is where I will al- compared to circuits like Manfeild, is people whose skills I admired on the track was a huge experience for me. I was enjoying being part of this scene so much I decided this was something I really had to try, especially after a friend said “Malcolm you old b…….. you look like you only have 5 minutes left to live so you better do it while you can”.
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the unnerving experience of diving into corners (especially turns one and two), going up onto the centre of the road and then being chucked down the camber on the other side towards the opposite gutter – very scary until you get used to it. Not sure if I will do Wanganui again given the speed differential between me and the other racers but good to see how the pointy end of BEARS now includes racers from the pointy end of Superbike/F1, however I am looking forward to competing again in this year’s VMCC Winter Series. Please do come and say hello if you see me at a race meeting, the 749R is
a lovely bike and I am always happy to talk about it with like minded people who appreciate the breed. Photo Credits: Kevin Jordan, Nick Kaveney
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PICTURECREDITS Cover: Malcolm Foster/Kevin Jordan/Nick Kaveney Center spread: Stu Jordan
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